Saturday, November 08, 2008

Tamale Pie In The Crockpot

Quick and easy to prep, delicious with a nice green salad!

Tamale Pie In The Crockpot

1/2 c. corn meal
1/2 c. flour
2 eggs
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. milk
1 lb. ground beef
14 oz. can diced tomatoes
2 c. frozen corn, thawed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 chopped bell pepper
1 chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin

Mix first 8 ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Brown beef with onions, garlic and bell pepper. Drain and add to crock pot. Stir in remaining ingredients. Top with corn bread batter. Cook on high 4 or 5 hours. (There may be liquid on top of the casserole before you add the cheese, absorb it with paper towels). Top with cheese, cook on low another 30 minutes.